Description
At Refined Technologies, we believe operating with an eternal purpose fuels excellence. This guides everything we do; it gives us a purpose that is greater than ourselves. RTI is the leader in the chemical cleaning segment of the refining industry, providing patented chemistries, processes, and equipment for cleaning and treating units during shutdowns. While focused on clients, we are fueled by our mission to: Honor God Always, Help People Develop, Pursue Excellence, and Earn a Profit.
We are a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial-minded organization full of servant-hearted leaders. Want to know more about our culture? Check out the RTI Playbook. If you’re ready for your work to matter, we’re ready to hear from you!
We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on HR Business Partner to support our Mechanical Specialty Services business, with a focus on recruiting and managing mechanical specialists for refinery turnarounds, shutdowns, and maintenance projects. This role is critical in ensuring workforce readiness, compliance, and employee engagement in a fast-paced, dynamic, and safety-sensitive environment.
Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
HR Operations and Field Support
- Act as the primary HR point of contact for mechanical specialists across multiple sites.
- Lead end-to-end HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding for variable-hour mechanical specialists.
- Address employee relations matters, conduct investigations, and resolve workplace issues in accordance with company policies and employment laws.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state labor regulations (OSHA, FLSA, EEO, etc.) and maintain accurate documentation.
- Partner with project managers to forecast labor needs and support rapid mobilization and demobilization of field crews.
- Foster a positive, performance-driven culture that emphasizes safety, accountability, and retention in high-pressure environments.
Recruiting & Workforce Planning
- Coordinate and execute mechanical specialist recruiting activities, including job postings, resume screening, and interview scheduling.
- Maintain and update applicant tracking systems and candidate databases.
- Collaborate with leadership to assess project staffing needs and implement recruitment strategies to ensure timely placement of qualified mechanical specialists.
- Support short and long-term workforce planning efforts in alignment with project timelines and labor availability.
- Stay informed on industry trends and best practices in field recruiting and recommend process improvements.
- Conduct interviews, assess candidate qualifications, and perform background checks, license verifications, and reference checks.
- Develop and maintain accurate job descriptions based on project scope and labor requirements.
Additional Skills / Abilities
- Exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion in all interactions, maintaining confidentiality and trust.
- Anticipates needs and adapts quickly to changing business conditions, offering insights and practical solutions.
- Balances consistency with flexibility, managing routine responsibilities while remaining agile and responsive to evolving priorities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with mechanical specialists and leadership alike.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or relevant work experience.
- 3+ years of HR or recruiting experience, preferably in construction, industrial services, or energy sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to build trust with field employees and frontline leaders.
- Experience with high-volume recruiting and onboarding in fast-paced, project-driven settings.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, field-based environment.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting startup or high-growth environments strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with refinery safety protocols, TWIC requirements, and site access procedures is a plus.
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and build processes from scratch.
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR
Working Conditions / Physical Demands
This role requires in-office presence three days per week at a minimum, with occasional additional in-person attendance for key meetings and company events.
Travel Requirements
This position requires minimal travel and is primarily based at our Spring, TX office.
About Refined Technologies
RTI is a global industrial solutions provider delivering value to process facilities through expert-level refinery professionals skilled in operations, engineering, and process supervision. RTI helps those who fuel the world produce energy more effectively by delivering safe, fast, and predictable shutdowns in upstream and downstream facilities through innovative operations teams and revolutionary cleaning technologies.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Refined Technologies, Inc. without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (e.g., TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
